Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Clinical Research Support Services for NIEHS Contract HHSN273201600002I Extension of Ordering Period for IDIQ Contract

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in BETHESDA, MD
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contract Details

Notice ID
HHSN273201600002I
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD
Posted Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, March 19, 2026
PSC Code
AJ11
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
BETHESDA, MD, 20817
Status
Active

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The purpose of this announcement is for the Clinical Research Support Services for NIEHS, within the National Institute of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health, to issue a modification to the existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract number HHSN273201600002I on a sole source basis. The objective of this modification is to extend the ordering period to ensure continuity of mission-critical research while the NIH procurement team continues acquisition planning for the re-competition of these services. Please see attached notice.

Why This Opportunity Matters

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in BETHESDA, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.